Because only 3% of jobs make it onto the big job boards… Because an average of 300 candidates apply to the those jobs…

AND

Because 75% of jobs are filled through networking… And social media enhances your ability to network effectively…

I would rather spend more time hanging out at the social media ”party!”

In this discussion, Matt will provide an introduction to the “wireless world” of social media (including but not limited to: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Blogging) to augment your job search and therefore effectively network your way into your next position!

Matthew Levy is an HR Executive, Career Coach, keynote speaker and author.  His job seeker blog has received 20,000 visitors and his articles have been run by nationally recognized career management websites and guides.  Learn more at www.cornerofficecoach.com.

 

Bio

Matthew Levy is a well-rounded HR professional and career coach with fifteen years of broad experience in both specialist (e.g., recruiting) and generalist (e.g., HR business partner) roles at blue-chip companies, including Merck, Amgen and Johnson & Johnson.

Matt works full time as a Senior HR Generalist for Johnson & Johnson.  Prior to that, Matt was Director, Recruiting for Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical research and development business unit.  He was able to successfully navigate J&J’s large and complex structure which included 250 autonomous operating companies.  Prior to J&J, Matt relocated his family to Southern California to take a position with Amgen, the world’s largest biotechnology company, where he led the talent acquisition function for Amgen’s commercial operations and corporate staff groups.

Before Amgen, Matt spent several years at Merck, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.  There, Matt held a variety of positions in both recruiting and generalist capacities.

In addition to his full time work, Matt founded a career coaching practice, Corner Office Career Coaching.  Matt works one on one with professionals and executives providing them with customized solutions to their career challenges.  As a 20 year corporate HR professional with a large network who has also successfully conducted his own effective, cutting edge job search, he is well qualified to help others reach their career goals.

Matt graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Business Management from Ithaca College.  He is an actively engaged member of several professional organizations including the Philadelphia HR Planning Society where he is on the Board of Directors and the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group.  He also regularly gives presentations on HR issues as well as how to manage one’s career using social media.

Matt lives in Doylestown, PA with his wife, daughter and son.  He jogs through the Bucks County countryside to stay fit.

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